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The Salvation Army

Organization Description: 

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 127 years in the United States. More than 35 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 83 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide.

Website: 
http://www.salvationarmylincoln.org
Phone: 
(402) 474-6263
Organizational Email: 
david_bennett@usc.salvationarmy.org
Location: 
2625 Potter St.
Lincoln, NE 68503
Map: 
Mission Statement: 

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. - Mission Statement

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
No
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
Primary Types of Volunteer Opportunities: 
Local Volunteering
International Volunteers: 
Must Be Resident of Country or Already Have Appropriate Visa
Organization Affiliation: 
Salvation Army
Denominational Affiliation: 
Salvation Army
Evangelical
Protestant
Holiness
City/Metropolitan Area: 
Lincoln, NE
State/Province: 
Nebraska
Region: 
Northern America
Country: 
United States
Skills: 
Fundraiser
Service Area: 
Social Services
Fundraising
Program Types: 
Other Program
Computer Center
Organization Membership Type: 
Parachurch